Makeup, Skincare, Fragrance and a Bit of Fashion
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– Micro Finish Pressed Powder N (2 shades, SPF 10, PA +)
– Pressed Face Color (2 shades)
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The full lineup includes:
– Nature Color Eyes (5 variations)
– Shining Water Eyes (5 shades, limited editions)
– Full Glamour Lips G (10 new shades)
– Full Glamour Gloss N (5 new shades)
– Contrasting W Lip Liner (3 new shades)
– Coloring Cheeks (3 new shades)
(Shining Water Eyes)
(Please have a look at this post for the link to the five Nature Color Eyes palettes and this post for the link to some swatches.)
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(Addiction’s Eyeshadows)– Please have a look at this blog post, which features swatches of three of Lunasol’s five eyeshadow palettes for spring 2010. It seems that the purple in 05C Nature Colorful is a little too pale for my liking. (It seems paler than Lavender Coral‘s purple, which I adore.) At the moment, it is not likely that I will pick up this palette.
– If you are interested in Kosé’s Addiction, do check out this blog post for swatches of all of Addiction’s current eyeshadows and blushers.
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3. Jill Stuart
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2. Magie Deco
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This might surprise you, but the Shadow Brilliance II palette that has really grabbed my attention is DC025 Foxy Lady, not DC026 Real Madonna. The light-to-medium neutrals look very soft, wearable, and sophisticated. If I decide to pick up more neutral shades, I might seriously consider this palette.
1. Lunasol
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Overall, Lunasol’s eyeshadow palettes for this year are relatively understated in terms of color and shimmer (especially when they are compared with palettes from previous series such as Geminate Eyes and Sheer Contrast Eyes). In a way, they are similar to palettes from Lunasol’s early days, but it seems that shimmer will be back for spring 2010.
My holiday 2009 top ten will be posted next month.
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– Rouge Deluxe has posted a link to this blog post, which has photos of Lunasol’s spring 2010 eyeshadow palettes. The yellow/pink/lilac palette is my favorite at the moment, and it looks quite similar to Sheer Contrast Eyes in Lavender Coral from spring 2008.
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Looking through the fall 2009 makeup collections released in the last couple of months, I think the main spring 2009 makeup trends, such as purples and soft neutrals, have taken on a more season-appropriate dimension and continued to dominate the makeup scene. Some palettes featured below feature pinks, which also continue the makeup trends earlier this year.
– Purples
Even as a fan of purples, I have been surprised to see how enduring the trend has been. I think it shows the wearability and versatility of the color. For fall 2009, most of the purples are darker, although there are still some lighter options.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Satin Eye Color
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadow
(Dior Jazzclub palettes)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
(Max Factor Eye Gradation Colors– Warm Neutrals
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As I tend to favor light-to-medium purples which are usually released in spring, warm neutrals are probably (very marginally) my favorite trend of this season. Among neutrals, I like beiges and browns with a warm tone. (Taupes generally suit me less.) This season, many warm neutrals have a pink, peach, soft-copper or warm-gold undertone.
(Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quad
(Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shades
(Jill Stuart Seductive Eyes– Greys
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Greys are usually too cool for my slightly warm-toned complexion, but they are generally great for creating classic retro looks as well as smoky eyes.
Some of the greys for this season are more green-toned, like those from Chanel, and some of them, like those from RMK, are more blue-toned.
(Chanel Les 4 Ombres de Chanel
(Dior 2-Color High-Contrast Eyeshadow
(Paul & Joe Color Powder CS in 062)
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(RMK Mystique Eyes in 03)
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One collection that hits the grand slam is Kate’s fall 2009 collection. Apart from the new Reflect Mirror Eyes series, Kate released a purple palette, a warm-brown palette, and a grey palette.
(Kate Diamond Cut Eyes in PU-1)
(Gradical Eyes S in BR-4)
(Deep Trap Eyes in PU-1)– Warm Lips
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Last but not least, it seems that many of the lip colors released for fall 2009 are on the warm side. Many of them are warm pinks and reds with a peach, beige, or brown undertone. (It appears that there are a lot fewer rose-toned lipsticks for this season.)
(Dior Addict High Colors)
(Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S)
(SUQQU Lip Color Pencils & Dual Gloss Colors)Onto the holiday season, it seems that some major brands are still releasing purple shades. Look out for those from Dior, Sonia Rykiel, and Clinique.
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– Lighting for Eyes EX-05
– Geminate Liner EX-03
– Full Glamour Gloss N EX-11
– Shining Powder N EX-03
– original pouch
I like the white color theme used for this set. It is a refreshing change from the usual copper-brown cases, and it reminds me of the two Illuminating Eyes palettes that Lunasol released for holiday 2004.
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Lunasol will release its holiday 2009 collection in Japan on November 14th. The collection will continue to carry the Moonlight Purification theme as did the previous holiday collections from Lunasol.
The lineup includes:
– Shining Face Color (limited edition)
– Full Glamour Lips G (5 new shades)
– Nail Finish (5 new shades)
Updated on September 29th, 2009:
Information on Lunasol’s Party Coffret 2009.
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Layer Bloom Eyes in 03 Purple Gradation
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(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)– On October 3rd, Japanese beauty brand Pola will be releasing a limited-edition item, B.A The Cream Edo Kiriko, to commemorate the brand’s 80th anniversary. (Edo Kiriko is a form of traditional Japanese glass craft.) The 30ml cream will retail for 207,900 JPY (about 2,196 USD). (B.A is Pola’s most top-end line, with a face wash (Wash B.A Extra) retailing for 12,600 JPY (about 133 USD).)
– If you are interested in swatches of the Star Shower Eyes palettes and Star Dust on Eyes from Lunasol’s fall 2009 collection, please take a look at this post on Taiwanese blogger Tingjp’s blog.
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The collection will be available in Japan from August 21st.
Also, on August 28th, the limited-edition 2009 Base Makeup Kit will be released.
The kit (8925 JPY) includes:
– Water Cream Foundation (full-sized)
– Creamy Makeup Base (full-sized)
– Morning Wakening Massage (10g)
– Night Refining Cream (10g)
– Lotion II (21ml)
– Emulsion II (21ml)
– Lunasol Original Pouch
(Customers can choose to purchase a full-sized refill of the Skin Fusing Powder Foundation instead of Water Cream Foundation. In this case, the kit retails for 7875 JPY.)
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Anna Sui Spring 2026 Makeup Collection (image from www.cosme.net)
